Question 1

Match the following units with their equivalent measures.
-1 inch

Accepted Answer

A) 2.54 centimeters 
B) 28 grams 
C) 2.2 pounds 
D) 1 teaspoon 
E) 240 milliliters 
A) 2.54 centimeters 
B) 28 grams 
C) 2.2 pounds 
D) 1 teaspoon 
E) 240 milliliters

Question 2

Nutrition is

Accepted Answer

A)  the science that links food to health and disease. 
B)  the study of diet and disease patterns among various populations. 
C)  the use of dietary supplements to cure diseases. 
D)  the practice of eating only healthy foods. 
A)  the science that links food to health and disease. 
B)  the study of diet and disease patterns among various populations. 
C)  the use of dietary supplements to cure diseases. 
D)  the practice of eating only healthy foods.

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide energy 
B)  Become structural components of the body 
C)  Enable chemical processes in the body 
D)  Made in sufficient quantities by the body 
A)  Provide energy 
B)  Become structural components of the body 
C)  Enable chemical processes in the body 
D)  Made in sufficient quantities by the body

Question 4

A nutrition-related objective from Healthy People 2020 is to reduce

Accepted Answer

A)  the proportion of adults who are obese. 
B)  the contribution of fruits to the diet. 
C)  the contribution of whole grains to the diet. 
D)  the proportion of adults who are at a healthy weight. 
A)  the proportion of adults who are obese. 
B)  the contribution of fruits to the diet. 
C)  the contribution of whole grains to the diet. 
D)  the proportion of adults who are at a healthy weight.

Question 5

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Amino acid

Accepted Answer

A) Chemical elements used in the body to promote chemical reactions and to form body structures 
B) A condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated. 
C) Substances found in plants that contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or heart disease in people who consume them regularly 
D) Compound that speeds the rate of a chemical process but is not altered by the process 
E) Organic compounds needed in very small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions in the body
F)The building block for proteins containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
G)An aspect of our lives that may make us more likely to develop a disease
H)Chemical substances in food that contribute to health.
I)Hereditary material that provides the blueprints for the production of cell proteins
J)Heat needed to raise 1 liter of water 1 degree Celsius 
A) Chemical elements used in the body to promote chemical reactions and to form body structures 
B) A condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated. 
C) Substances found in plants that contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or heart disease in people who consume them regularly 
D) Compound that speeds the rate of a chemical process but is not altered by the process 
E) Organic compounds needed in very small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions in the body
F)The building block for proteins containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
G)An aspect of our lives that may make us more likely to develop a disease
H)Chemical substances in food that contribute to health.
I)Hereditary material that provides the blueprints for the production of cell proteins
J)Heat needed to raise 1 liter of water 1 degree Celsius

Question 6

According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences, ________ of calories should come from carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A)  20% to 35% 
B)  45% to 65% 
C)  10% to 35% 
A)  20% to 35% 
B)  45% to 65% 
C)  10% to 35%

Question 7

A ________ is generally a fake medicine used to disguise the treatments of participants in an experiment.

Accepted Answer

A)  placebo 
B)  control 
C)  case 
D)  hypothesis 
A)  placebo 
B)  control 
C)  case 
D)  hypothesis

Question 8

Match the following units with their equivalent measures.
-5 grams (e.g., sugar or salt)

Accepted Answer

A) 2.54 centimeters 
B) 28 grams 
C) 2.2 pounds 
D) 1 teaspoon 
E) 240 milliliters 
A) 2.54 centimeters 
B) 28 grams 
C) 2.2 pounds 
D) 1 teaspoon 
E) 240 milliliters

Question 9

Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipids 
B)  Fiber 
C)  Vitamins 
D)  Minerals 
A)  Lipids 
B)  Fiber 
C)  Vitamins 
D)  Minerals

Question 10

Match the following phytochemicals with their main food source.
-Allyl sulfides/organosulfurs

Accepted Answer

A) Soybeans, legumes 
B) Orange, red, and yellow fruits and vegetables 
C) Grapes, peanuts, red wine 
D) Flaxseed, berries, whole grains 
E) Red, blue, and purple plants (blueberries, eggplant)
F)Citrus fruit, tea, chocolate
G)Garlic, onions, leek 
A) Soybeans, legumes 
B) Orange, red, and yellow fruits and vegetables 
C) Grapes, peanuts, red wine 
D) Flaxseed, berries, whole grains 
E) Red, blue, and purple plants (blueberries, eggplant)
F)Citrus fruit, tea, chocolate
G)Garlic, onions, leek

Question 11

The Freshman 15 is the term used to describe the

Accepted Answer

A)  typical waist circumference of college students after their freshman year. 
B)  typical body fat percentage of college students after their freshman year. 
C)  amount of weight (in pounds) typically gained during the freshman year of college. 
D)  typical BMI of college students after their freshman year. 
A)  typical waist circumference of college students after their freshman year. 
B)  typical body fat percentage of college students after their freshman year. 
C)  amount of weight (in pounds) typically gained during the freshman year of college. 
D)  typical BMI of college students after their freshman year.

Question 12

For hydration, sports drinks are superior to water for athletes who participate in

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous workouts lasting more than 60 minutes. 
B)  workouts in cold weather. 
C)  strength training. 
D)  outdoor athletic events. 
A)  continuous workouts lasting more than 60 minutes. 
B)  workouts in cold weather. 
C)  strength training. 
D)  outdoor athletic events.

Question 13

Gram for gram, which provides the most energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Alcohol 
D)  Fats 
A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Proteins 
C)  Alcohol 
D)  Fats

Question 14

What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phytochemicals 
B)  Beta blockers 
C)  Deoxidizers 
D)  Free radicals 
A)  Phytochemicals 
B)  Beta blockers 
C)  Deoxidizers 
D)  Free radicals

Question 15

Which of the following is engaging in binge drinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  A woman who drinks two 12-fl oz cans of beer while eating steamed crabs. 
B)  A man who drinks four shots of whiskey at a bachelor party. 
C)  A woman who drinks three 5-fl oz glasses of wine at a cocktail party. 
D)  A man who drinks a six-pack of 12-fl oz bottles of beer at a cookout. 
A)  A woman who drinks two 12-fl oz cans of beer while eating steamed crabs. 
B)  A man who drinks four shots of whiskey at a bachelor party. 
C)  A woman who drinks three 5-fl oz glasses of wine at a cocktail party. 
D)  A man who drinks a six-pack of 12-fl oz bottles of beer at a cookout.

Question 16

A large hamburger (e.g., Whopper®) sandwich contains 628 kcal and 36 grams of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  23% 
B)  52% 
C)  19% 
D)  41% 
A)  23% 
B)  52% 
C)  19% 
D)  41%

Question 17

The essential nutrients

Accepted Answer

A)  must be consumed at every meal. 
B)  are required for infants but not adults. 
C)  can be made in the body when they are needed. 
D)  cannot be made by the body and therefore must be consumed to maintain health. 
A)  must be consumed at every meal. 
B)  are required for infants but not adults. 
C)  can be made in the body when they are needed. 
D)  cannot be made by the body and therefore must be consumed to maintain health.

Question 18

According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences, ________ of calories should come from fat.

Accepted Answer

A)  20% to 35% 
B)  45% to 65% 
C)  10% to 35% 
A)  20% to 35% 
B)  45% to 65% 
C)  10% to 35%

Question 19

Healthy People 2020 was designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate health disparities, improve access to health education and quality health care, and strengthen public health services. 
B)  disclose dietary practices that best support health. 
C)  prevent chronic disease. 
D)  eliminate dietary inadequacies and excesses, and to encourage healthful practices. 
A)  eliminate health disparities, improve access to health education and quality health care, and strengthen public health services. 
B)  disclose dietary practices that best support health. 
C)  prevent chronic disease. 
D)  eliminate dietary inadequacies and excesses, and to encourage healthful practices.

Question 20

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Risk factor

Accepted Answer

A) Chemical elements used in the body to promote chemical reactions and to form body structures 
B) A condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated. 
C) Substances found in plants that contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or heart disease in people who consume them regularly 
D) Compound that speeds the rate of a chemical process but is not altered by the process 
E) Organic compounds needed in very small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions in the body
F)The building block for proteins containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
G)An aspect of our lives that may make us more likely to develop a disease
H)Chemical substances in food that contribute to health.
I)Hereditary material that provides the blueprints for the production of cell proteins
J)Heat needed to raise 1 liter of water 1 degree Celsius 
A) Chemical elements used in the body to promote chemical reactions and to form body structures 
B) A condition in which blood pressure remains persistently elevated. 
C) Substances found in plants that contribute to a reduced risk of cancer or heart disease in people who consume them regularly 
D) Compound that speeds the rate of a chemical process but is not altered by the process 
E) Organic compounds needed in very small amounts in the diet to help regulate and support chemical reactions in the body
F)The building block for proteins containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
G)An aspect of our lives that may make us more likely to develop a disease
H)Chemical substances in food that contribute to health.
I)Hereditary material that provides the blueprints for the production of cell proteins
J)Heat needed to raise 1 liter of water 1 degree Celsius

Match the following units with their equivalent measures. -1 inch

Nutrition is

Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins?

A nutrition-related objective from Healthy People 2020 is to reduce

Match the following terms with their definitions. -Amino acid

According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences, ________ of calories should come from carbohydrates.

A ________ is generally a fake medicine used to disguise the treatments of participants in an experiment.

Match the following units with their equivalent measures. -5 grams (e.g., sugar or salt)

Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use?

Match the following phytochemicals with their main food source. -Allyl sulfides/organosulfurs

The Freshman 15 is the term used to describe the

For hydration, sports drinks are superior to water for athletes who participate in

Gram for gram, which provides the most energy?

What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer?

Which of the following is engaging in binge drinking?

A large hamburger (e.g.,Whopper®) sandwich contains 628 kcal and 36 grams of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?

The essential nutrients

According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences, ________ of calories should come from fat.

Healthy People 2020 was designed to

Match the following terms with their definitions. -Risk factor

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Global Nutrition

Protecting Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

Filters

Exam 1: Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Match the following units with their equivalent measures. -1 inch

Nutrition is

Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamins?

A nutrition-related objective from Healthy People 2020 is to reduce

Match the following terms with their definitions. -Amino acid

According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences, ________ of calories should come from carbohydrates.

A ________ is generally a fake medicine used to disguise the treatments of participants in an experiment.

Match the following units with their equivalent measures. -5 grams (e.g., sugar or salt)

Which of the following nutrients can directly supply energy for human use?

Match the following phytochemicals with their main food source. -Allyl sulfides/organosulfurs

The Freshman 15 is the term used to describe the

For hydration, sports drinks are superior to water for athletes who participate in

Gram for gram, which provides the most energy?

What substances, present in fruits and vegetables, provide significant health benefits such as reducing the risk of cancer?

Which of the following is engaging in binge drinking?

A large hamburger (e.g., Whopper®) sandwich contains 628 kcal and 36 grams of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?

The essential nutrients

According to the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences, ________ of calories should come from fat.

Healthy People 2020 was designed to

Match the following terms with their definitions. -Risk factor

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Global Nutrition

Protecting Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

Filters

A large hamburger (e.g.,Whopper®) sandwich contains 628 kcal and 36 grams of fat. Approximately what percentage of the total energy is contributed by fat?